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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.82, 1,421.88 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.82, 1,421.88 and 400.08 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.82 : 1,421.88 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.82/1,421.88 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.82x = 1,421.88 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.82x = 568,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,865.75/947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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